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Solar Citizens calls for NSW Govt to accelerate electric vehicle charging-ready buildings
July 08, 2024
Solar Citizens is calling on the NSW Government to commit at least $10 million per year over the next three years towards electric vehicle charging for apartment buildings across the state.While year-on-year electric vehicle...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcomes Miles Govt announcement of $40 million investment in rooftop solar and batteries in Townsville
June 25, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the announcement today of the Miles Government’s $40 million investment in rooftop solar and batteries in Townsville and access to the benefits of cheaper, cleaner energy for local residents currently...
Read More ShareRooftop solar with household batteries the immediate solution for Australia's energy needs, not risky, expensive nuclear or fossil fuels
June 19, 2024
Solar Citizens condemns the Federal Coalition’s nuclear policy announced today and calls on all sides of politics to instead support rooftop solar, including extending the rebate to home solar to household batteries, to put...
Read More ShareFirst phase of household solar and electrification loans a good start, now must go faster and further
May 31, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) announcement of more than $60 million in green loans being available under the $1 billion Household Energy Upgrades Fund (HEUF), starting 5 June.The loan...
Read More ShareNSW Govt extends coal-fired power one day, backs household batteries for solar the next
May 24, 2024
Solar Citizens welcomes the announcement today of a new incentive to help make NSW household batteries more affordable with between $1600 and $2400 available off the up-front installation cost of household batteries for homes...
Read More ShareNSW Government ignores need for more clean, cheap renewables, solar and locks in years of polluting coal-fired power
May 23, 2024
Solar Citizens has condemned the NSW Government for undermining the urgent transition to cheaper, cleaner renewables, including solar, by extending the production of dirty coal-fired power at Eraring until August 2027.Solar Citizens CEO Heidi...
Read More ShareElectrify Wolli Creek: Wolli Creek Community Renewable Energy Workshop
May 20, 2024
Wolli Creek Community Renewable Energy Workshop12pm-2pm, Wednesday 22 MaySt Magdalene’s Chapel, Wolli Creek, SydneyResidents in Wolli Creek have recently launched ‘Electrify Wolli Creek’ to help the Discovery Point high rise community electrify their homes and find renewable energy and clean transport solutions.About 98% of the...
Read More ShareTwo-way tariff for households with rooftop solar
May 16, 2024
Solar Citizens does not support two-way tariffs on households who generate their own cheap, clean energy from rooftop solar. Households with existing rooftop solar are doing the energy grid a favour by exporting cheap, clean...
Read More ShareSolar Citizens welcome New Vehicle Efficiency Standard delivering cleaner, cheaper vehicles for Australians
May 16, 2024
Solar Citizens welcomes the passing of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard legislation today with more affordable electric vehicles, and more efficient fuel vehicles, set to enter the Australian market. Solar Citizens CEO Heidi Lee...
Read More ShareGovernment misses prime opportunity for decades of energy bill relief through increased investment in renewables, solar and electrification
May 14, 2024
Solar Citizens has welcomed the Federal Budget’s focus on making Australia a renewable energy powerhouse through local manufacture of solar and batteries, but is disappointed the government missed a prime opportunity for increased investment in...
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